Respite Care

Nothing can be more rare and precious for families with a someone with a special needs in the home than a little time away. Whether this is for visiting, errands, trips, or simply for a needed time-out, The Arc can help meet this need with several options. 

Out-of-Home Respite:

Respite Care Home*  -- Overnight or hourly respite is available at the Respite Care Home to meet families' needs to go out of town or have a break. Open Thursday evenings and Friday through Monday, Arc staff provides alert all-night attendance and community outings. The Respite Care Home is also open several weeks during the year. A small fee is charged for meals.  This program can sometimes be used to assist during family emergencies.

Parent and Caregiver Retreat* -- This is an opportunity for parents and caregivers to have a weekend away! Parents are able to network with each other and receive support during this informational Weekend

  In-Home Respite:

Traditional Respite - The Arc provides trained employees to care for people with disabilities in their own home when the family needs to be away. 

Voucher System --  The family can choose to hire someone who is not an Arc employee. The cost of this assistance will be reimbursed by the Arc.

Waiver Respite - Modeled after traditional respite, the agency will provide a qualified employee to come into the home to allow the family some respite.

For more information e-mail comfamily@thearcolc.org or call us